PICKS OF THE WEEK JUNIOR BAKE OFF
SECRETS OF THE ROYAL PALACES Tonight, Channel 5, 8.30pm
Kate Williams is uncovering the secrets of more royal residences, starting with the largest permanently lived in castle in the world, Windsor Castle.
It was originally built by William the Conqueror and later monarchs would also make their mark on it – Charles II was responsible for the Long Walk and George IV added 30 feet to the height of the walls after deciding the original tower was too short.
Kate also uncovers some of the more gruesome stories of palace history, including the death of Princess Charlotte in 1817.
VERA Tomorrow, ITV, 8pm
Brenda Blethyn’s detective is back to tackle some new cases, beginning with a daring robbery at a port.
The investigation takes an interesting turn when it emerges that the heist was an inside job.
However, the ‘insider’ wasn’t just motivated by the cash – his son had been kidnapped to ensure that everyone stuck to the plan.
Unfortunately, that plan is about to go wrong...
Kenny Doughty returns as DS Aiden Healy and look out for Emmerdale veterans Charlie Hardwick and Bill Ward among the supporting cast.
Monday, Channel 4, 5pm
Harry Hill presents as 16 of Britain’s most talented young bakers take to the tent.
In the opening episode, superstar pastry chef Ravneet Gill and surprise guest judge Paul
Hollywood test the aspiring bakers on their cake skills.
First up is a Technical challenge, which might be the most stressful sponge the kids have faced.
Then for the Showstopper, the judges ask them to create cakes depicting their proudest moments.
THE SECRET LIFE OF OUR PETS Tuesday, ITV, 8pm
In this new series we get an insight into what our furry, feathered or scaled friends get up to when our backs are turned.
The four-part programme mixes science and the latest camera technology to capture extraordinary feats of communication and athleticism, as well as displays of animal supersenses, revealing how our own lives could be enriched if only we could tap into them.
THE BAY Wednesday, ITV, 9pm
It came as a blow when Morven Christie decided to quit her role as DS Lisa Armstrong in this rather wonderful crime drama.
Taking her place is Marsha Thomason who returns to her native North West to take on the role of